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  • Two kids and two adults dresssed in Viking hats and posing proudly in front of a sign that says Dragon.
  • Children standing in front of a gigantic black dragon with wings up.
  • Kids doing a challenge with a girl balancing rocks in two baskets attached to a rod.
  • Kids enteringn a pathway labelled 'Dragon' with a cart nearly that holds Viking helmets.
20 Sep – 5 Oct

How to Train Your Dragon: Viking Adventure

  • Family and kids
  • Activity

Melbourne Zoo is set to transform into a mythical Viking realm for the How to Train Your Dragon: Viking Adventure — an unforgettable quest for dragon riders of all ages.

Step into the world of Berk, follow the clues on an epic Scavenger Hunt, and meet Hiccup and your favourite heroes along the way. Test your courage at the Viking Training Ground and come face-to-face with a spectacular life-sized Toothless.

Best of all, all activities are free with your zoo admission!

Hours

Date Times
Sat 20 Sep
  • 10am - 4pm 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sun 21 Sep
  • 10am - 4pm 10:00am - 4:00pm
Mon 22 Sep
  • 10am - 4pm 10:00am - 4:00pm
Tue 23 Sep
  • 10am - 4pm 10:00am - 4:00pm
Wed 24 Sep
  • 10am - 4pm 10:00am - 4:00pm
Thu 25 Sep
  • 10am - 4pm 10:00am - 4:00pm
Fri 26 Sep
  • 10am - 4pm 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sat 27 Sep
  • 10am - 4pm 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sun 28 Sep
  • 10am - 4pm 10:00am - 4:00pm
Mon 29 Sep
  • 10am - 4pm 10:00am - 4:00pm
Tue 30 Sep
  • 10am - 4pm 10:00am - 4:00pm
Wed 1 Oct
  • 10am - 4pm 10:00am - 4:00pm
Thu 2 Oct
  • 10am - 4pm 10:00am - 4:00pm
Fri 3 Oct
  • 10am - 4pm 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sat 4 Oct
  • 10am - 4pm 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sun 5 Oct
  • 10am - 4pm 10:00am - 4:00pm

Location

Melbourne Zoo
Elliott Ave
Parkville 3052

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Price and bookings

From $41 to $57.50

Free for children under 16

Book online for How to Train Your Dragon: Viking Adventure

Contact details

  • telephone number: 1300 966 784
  • email address: contact@zoo.org.au
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All accessibility information is self-reported by the listing owner. It has not been verified by the City of Melbourne.

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